Humeral Head Fracture from a car accident? You may need a Seattle Personal Injury Lawyer

Over my years of practice as a Seattle Car Accident attorney and Washington Personal Injury lawyer I have seen my fair share of injuries. Shoulder, and more specifically, humerus injuries are common results of a Washington auto accident or a Washington motorcycle accident.

The humerus connects to an important joint at each end. The proximal, or upper end, is part of the shoulder joint and the distal, or lower end, is part of the elbow. When the proximal humerus is fractured, it can break into as many as four pieces. The Neer classifications outline procedures for reparation according to the number of pieces the bone has broken into. Two- and three-part fractures can usually be treated by inserting a metal plate and screws to ensure proper placement and healing. Four-part fractures are the most difficult to treat and have the lowest rate of success.

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When considering a humeral head injury, possible injury to the rotator cuff tendons and the axial nerve also need to be examined. The rotator cuff tendons allow motion of the shoulder, so their proper connections are essential. Analysis of the tendons’ connections contributes to surgical decision making. Options include the insertion of a metal plate and screws or a locking plate or a shoulder replacement. Factors such as damage to the axial nerve, the remaining amount of soft tissue in the shoulder, and damaged blood flow to the humeral head contribute to the decision of whether or not to opt for a replacement.

This information is provided by Straight Talk Law, where you can order free information on Seattle auto accidents, buying auto insurance, and other valuable legal information, offered as a public service by King County personal injury attorney and author Jason Epstein and his Seattle auto accident, Everett motorcycle accident, and Bellevue wrongful death law firm in Seattle, Washington.